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Exhaust

Exhausts have four main functions: to control noise, to direct exhaust fumes away from passengers, to improve the performance of the engine and to improve fuel consumption. We can help diagnose repair and replace your vehicles exhaust system.

What is the exhaust
system?

The engine is
connected to a system of long metal tubes and other parts that work together to
reduce the noise and the by-products created in the gasoline combustion process
and carry them from the engine through the tailpipe and safely away from the
vehicle.

The exhaust system has a few essential parts; each plays a vital
role in the process:

Catalytic Converter: This sends the gases through a final “burn” to remove
leftover exhaust gases not burned by the engine and exhaust manifold.

Muffler: Muffles the sounds of the gases as they are transported
through the system.

Tailpipe: The
tailpipe carries the air and water vapor away from the vehicle.

Why do I care about
it?

When the exhaust operates
properly, the gases created during the fuel combustion process are carried safely
away from the vehicle through the muffler and tailpipe.

Motor vehicle exhaust gas
contains carbon monoxide, a toxic gas which can cause headache, nausea,
dizziness, and general disorientation in humans. Leaks in the system can allow these
dangerous exhaust fumes to leak into the passenger area causing discomfort and
possible illness to people riding in the vehicle.

Check your exhaust system
frequently, if you notice that your car seems to sound different, loud, or
suddenly makes a deep rumbling sound when it’s running, this may be a sign of a
hole or leak in the exhaust.

What can I do to keep
it in good shape?

Keeping your
exhaust system in good shape means thwarting its worst enemy: rust.

Rust, or corrosion can occur
when the metal parts of your exhaust system are exposed to moisture from
outside elements like rain and snow, or from the water vapors that are created
as a natural part of the combustion process.

If you live in a colder
climate and your vehicle is exposed to road salt, have the undercarriage rinsed
every few weeks. Salt contributes to corrosion of the metal parts of your car,
so removing it regularly will extend the life of your exhaust.

Understanding how your
vehicle’s exhaust system operates and investing in a little preventative
maintenance can go a long way toward minimizing problems down the road.